Regional Director

MACHINISTS INSTITUTE•Spokane, WA

3d•$105,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

The Machinists Institute is a nonprofit apprenticeship and training organization that provides world class training to current and future aerospace, automotive and manufacturing workers. We are focused on providing living-wage career opportunities through education and training across the state. The Director of Regional Operations will lead, promote, and implement effective workforce development initiatives with a focus on equity and inclusion across the industries we serve. We are driven to succeed in providing exceptional industrial and manufacturing training programs and need a Leader who will forge and maintain strong partnerships to advance workforce needs in the region.

Requirements

Strengths in project planning, project implementation and coordination of stakeholders to meet project goals.
Proven experience in workforce development, registered apprenticeship, educational program development, and team collaboration.
Strong and demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
Experience in providing training/orientation in one-on-one, online and group formats.
Able to present program benefits to employers, labor organizations, industry associations, workforce stakeholders and government agencies.
Understand outreach opportunities within the community and have experience organizing and participating in events that promote educational programs.
Possess a working familiarity with grants, organizational contracts, budgets, project plans and proposals for finding opportunities.
Proven track record in supervising projects and teams.
Available for travel when required while maintaining a self-imposed work schedule without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance to students, instructors, and industry partners to ensure training and apprenticeship program initiatives are achieved.
Actively seek out and develop partnerships with local employers, community and technical colleges as well as workforce stakeholders including WDC, GSI, K12, etc.
Oversee facility development to include industry relevant equipment requisition, continual improvement and proper maintenance schedules.
Manage relationships with instructors; monitoring teaching performance, providing professional development opportunities, and ensuring all areas of programs have subject matter experts to teach.
Lead efforts in outreach to students for all training programs; attending career fairs, speaking at local area high schools, follow up on interest in programs.
Provide orientation and ongoing technical support to assist with any other issues that arise that affect success in their program.
Focus on equity and inclusion across all aspects of their role.